Louisiana Sportsman

New Matrix XShad battles trout in Chalmette

March 11, 2020 Chas Champagne

Chas Champagne breaks out the new Matrix XShad in Chalmette and shows how it catches trout after trout on this episode of Dockside TV.[…]

March into spring trout

March 5, 2020 Rusty Tardo

Delacroix-area guide commands anglers to ‘move’ if they want to fill their coolers with speckled trout and some bonus redfish in March.[…]

Ryan Pyburn with a solid trout under windy conditions. Wade fishing allows us to fish quietly and slowly, resulting in increased opportunities to land high quality fish.

Great fishing expectations on Sabine, Big Lake

March 5, 2020 Capt. Adam Jaynes

If you’re going to catch your biggest-ever trout at Sabine Lake or Calcasieu Lake, it is likely to be during March or April.[…]

Redfish are also taken in Calcasieu Lake in locations near the weirs and jetties. Schools of redfish will often move throughout the lake from Turner’s Bay southwards to the jetties.

Introducing Grosse Savanne Lakeside on Calcasieu Lake

February 27, 2020 louisianasportsman

The former lodge and dock of Big Lake Guide Service has been acquired by Grosse Savanne Lodge in Cameron Parish. Renamed Grosse Savanne Lakeside, this location offers anglers a quality stay with opportunities for fishing

Fluorocarbon leaders are the norm when fishing jerkbaits because of its natural low visibility underwater.

Match baits, techniques

February 27, 2020 Jon Miller

Different jerkbaits work better when fished with different retrieves or techniques. Here are seven popular jerkbaits and techniques.[…]

FFI Gulf Coast Council calls for increased minimum size for trout

February 20, 2020 From News Reports

The Fly Fishers International Gulf Coast Council today announced its support of an increase to a 14-inch minimum size limit. […]

Grand Isle trout action heats up

February 19, 2020 Alicia LaFont

Has spring arrived early? Tommy Vidrine couldn’t believe the type of big speckled trout action he saw yesterday, Feb. 18, in Grand Isle.[…]

Fishing information gleaned from a number of sources can put you on the right track, but it’s more likely your own knowledge and intuition that will lead you in the right direction.

Go with your gut? Fishing in the info age

February 17, 2020 Chris Bush

Anglers scour media outlets seeking a mountain of information in hopes that their next fishing trip will be more successful.[…]

Yamamoto’s 4.5 Xl Tiny IKA has plenty of fishing uses

February 13, 2020 Don Shoopman

Rig a Yamamoto 4.5 XL Tiny Ika for bass or speckled trout. It’s the perfect artificial for finesse fishing, as well as power fishing.[…]

Sabine Lake’s specks are back

February 7, 2020 Capt. Adam Jaynes

There’s reason for optimism among trout fishermen on Sabine Lake. Overall, the lake is in fantastic condition, both salty and clear.[…]

These methods determined trout numbers are down

February 3, 2020 Chris Berzas

Determining the status of Louisiana’s speckled trout stock goes far beyond dockside interviews and email surveys. Gillnets are used to gather fish.[…]

Grand Isle: Go deep off the beaches

January 28, 2020 Rusty Tardo

Keith Bergeron, aka Captain Herk, is convinced that big speckled trout hang out year-round along the beaches of Grand Isle and Fourchon, including January and February.[…]

LDWF to hear public comment on potential spotted seatrout management

January 23, 2020 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced dates today for public meetings to be held on spotted seatrout management.[…]

Tucker DeWitt caught this nice marsh redfish on a recent excursion with Capt. Darren Schaff.

A short run from Reggio, Delacroix for reds and specks

January 13, 2020 Rusty Tardo

Capt. Darren Schaff said the late-fall fishing action at Reggio and Delacroix has been nothing short of fantastic, and he hopes for a mild winter.[…]

Adding a little flash and vibration ups the ante when trying to draw winter strikes. Specialty jigheads come with small spinner blades attached that spins even on the slowest moving baits. This redfish jumped all over it despite bitter cold conditions.

Winter kayak fishing: sleep later, fish slower

January 13, 2020 Chris Holmes

Change up your tactics when it comes to fishing from a kayak this winter. Slow down the presentation of your bait and fish later in the day.[…]

Traditional fishing spots, unconventional ways

January 11, 2020 Chris Bush

Capt. Charlie Bush, who tagged a little over 12,000 speckled trout in 4 years for the TAG Louisiana Trout tagging program, shares his top 5 fishing lures.[…]